I have about 6000 Lps vs 2000 cds/sacds. I still prefer the analog format and the 12.5 arm helps tracking throughout the recordRobin said:Rik,
Excellent TT... I'll bet you have a wonderful record collection as well...
I started off with an extended Aries with the 12.5 arm. I had the same platter as you. I changed to the acrylic platter because I wanted the ring clamp and also changed to the lower rpm motor with the bigger pully. With that plus the use of the ring clamp, I couldn't use the plastic motor cover which I didn't like anyway. Does it sound better with the acrylic platter? Absolutely not!!! If I had to do it again, I would have left it alone. The only reason they changed to that newer platter was because it costs VPI less money for those, not because it's better. It's sounds a liitle more lively, but the bass was deeper, more solid and more focused before. If you are thinking about spending money for a change, leave it alone. You will also find that "panel magic" sold at home depot will make your platter look like new if it dries out and gets spotty.MiTT said:Rik; me too! No ring clamp on mine though...
This unit has been a bit of a marketing disaster. First, it received some negative reviews because the records must be 100% clean with a vacuum record cleaning machine and their were serious questions regarding the price/performance ratio. Also, the distributors changed and there are still repair issues (it has to go back to Japan). The product was really trashed by the absolute sound and they never discuss it.Spike said:Around the 1985 timeframe, a co-worker of mine had told me about Finial Technology being a local company which she has made a small investment in. At the time, Finial had a revolutionary idea of the Laser Turntable in the midst of the CeeDee (digital) revolution. It's now 20+ years later and I'm glad that the Laser Turntable is still alive and doing well
Spike
lugano,lugano said:... The Transrotors ! (visit www.transrotor.de for more pix)
Mitt,MiTT said:Rik; me too! No ring clamp on mine though...
Robin said:lugano,
Transrotors almost don't even look like phonographs..
lugano,lugano said:
Rik, it is about time I look into a new belt, I've had the same one for about 6 years now. I will check out one of the black ones you recommend.Rik_Rankin said:Mitt,
You might try one of the new black belts from VPI. It doesn't require talc on it and it won't squeal when you are starting the the platter like yours does when it gets dry.
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